3 Injured And 6 Unharmed After Billboard On Federal Highway Catches Fire
A video shows several individuals on top of the billboard.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 31 May 2024, 03:08 PM
A billboard along the Federal Highway caught on fire at 1.25pm today, 31 May
According to Kosmo!, the incident occurred on the highway near the Jalan Gasing exit.
The New Straits Times reported that three Indonesian workers were injured while six others escaped unharmed.
It is understood that the three workers suffered minor burns, and have been rushed to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre for treatment.
The Fire and Rescue Department was seen putting out the fire.
Earlier, videos of the billboard burning and emitting thick smoke went viral on X
Footage shared by Buletin TV3 shows the top part of the billboard burning, with some fragments breaking and falling to the ground.
Meanwhile, a video shared by BFM News shows several individuals on top of the billboard.
"The fire and rescue department is now extinguishing the fire while the stranded men are attempting to climb down.
"There are eight maintenance staff in total currently making their descent," reported BFM News.
